ICON is looking for an Application Test Engineer to design, develop, and implement testing of our Wall Systems. The application test team focuses primarily on the acceptance, qualification, and R&D test campaigns focused on the structures built using the Vulcan and Magma 3D printing systems. You will be responsible for planning, creating, and completing test campaigns. You are the expert and the developer of test programs to test a Wall System’s feasibility and performance, including our wall systems’ structural designs, material properties, printability, and constructibility.  Additionally, you function as the point of contact for a cross-functional team to test the structural and architectural design. This role is based at ICON’s Austin, TX location and will report to the Testing Manager. Travel to ICON’s job sites to support troubleshooting may be required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineer wall system test campaigns, design test infrastructure, and generate test plans.
• Design strategies and processes to test architectural and structural designs using 3D additive construction technology.
• Technical expert in the application and integration of our print technology with architectural and structural design.
• Acts as subject matter expert in cross-functional projects to solve complex problems - Architects test campaigns, develops reinforcement plans in conjunction with HOME team, and acts as on-slab print authority. 
• Completes data reviews consisting of analyses on printability, efficiency, sustainability, and constructibility of architectural designs. 
• Work with internal and external architects and engineers to develop test plans and propose potential solutions to test issues. Acts as primary owner for delivering major architectural mockups to push the limits of 3D printed architecture. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• Versed in SolidWorks, Revit, and/or Rhino.
• Minimum 2+ years experience in a related field of Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Understanding and insight of Construction Processes - Rebar, reinforced concrete, lintels, framing.
• Experience using Concrete and Cementitious Materials 
• Attention to detail.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in FEA and FMEA.
• Experience in Regulatory Compliance. (ICC, UL, & ACI)
• Experience with concrete using additives, fluid systems, or other concrete mixing devices a plus. 
• Experience working with large datasets and analyzing systems using Python, SQL, or other database analytics tools.
• Heavy machinery experience a major plus. 

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be prepared to work, in part, in extreme environments: temps > 100 degrees or below freezing, sun, rain, mud, lack of electricity, etc.